PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION: 14 October 2016 Rural Development: Use of information and communication technology in Panchayat’s function enhances efficiency, transparency and accountability and also induces mass ICT culture. Examine Self-help groups (SHG) have contributed to a change in the role of rural women in development from symbolic participation of empowerment. Do you think …
QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz – 14 October, 2016 QUIZ – 2016: Insights Current Affairs Quiz 14 October, 2016 Archives The following quiz will have 5-10 MCQs . The questions are mainly framed from The Hindu and PIB news articles. This quiz is intended to introduce you to concepts and certain important facts relevant to …
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AIR spotlight summary on “Challenges before the Indian Air Force” Introduction The Air Force Day was officially started celebrating on 8thof October in the year 1932 as an auxiliary of the British Air Force and in 1945 became part of the British Royal Air Force. After India getting Independence it became …
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Insights MINDMAPS: “Pollution and congestion issues in Urban Transport” and “India ratifies Paris climate deal” Pollution and congestion issues in Urban Transport India ratifies Paris climate deal
Insights Daily Current Affairs, 14 October 2016 Paper 2 Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Cabinet approves revision of ethanol price The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the mechanism for revision of ethanol price for …
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Insights into Editorial: Muslim groups reject law panel move on uniform civil code Summary: The All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), along with several other organisations associated with the Muslim community, has opposed the Law Commission’s questionnaire on the possibility of a Uniform Civil Code (UCC). They have decided to boycott …
Inside the Ivory Tower Raju Mishra, IAS The time is here for DAF , test series, as well rekindled hope for next year. You already know about importance of DAF as questions are asked extensively from this during your interview. For DAF I would suggest you spare a little time and think of …
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Rajya Sabha TV Security Scan- Conceptualizing The Rafale Agreement The Inter Government Agreement recently got concluded between India and France for the supply of 36 Rafale fighter aircraft. The Indian Air Force as may be recalled has been seeking the induction of 126 fighter aircrafts since 2001-02 to fill the gap of …
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[Insights Secure – 2016] UPSC Mains Questions on Current Affairs: 14 October 2016 Click on EACH question to post/read answers. General Studies – 1; Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) How would climate change affect urban poor? What needs to be done to save urban poor from wrath of climate change? Discuss. …
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Topic: Attitude: content, structure, function; its influence and relation with thought and behaviour; moral and political attitudes; social influence and persuasion. 8) Friends and family influence many of our decisions. As a future civil servant, how will you make sure that your decisions are not influenced by people around you in an unethical way? (150 …
Topic: Indian Economy and issues relating to planning 7) The private sector’s critical role in the digital age has complicated the position of the state. In this light, critically examine the role of government in digital economy. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic:Science and Technology- developments and their applications and effects in everyday life 6) Discuss the applications of blockchain technology and issues involved in its use in banking sector. Examine where India stands in this regard. (200 Words) The Financial Times Livemint
Topic: India and its neighborhood- relations. 5) Critically evaluate Bangladesh’s cooperation with India in dealing with terrorism. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic:Important aspects of governance 4) Recently, Telangana state has finalized creation of 31 new districts. Discuss the merits and demerits of creating more districts in Telangana. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Issues relating to development and management of Social Sector/Services relating to Health 3) What do you understand by palliative care? India ranks abysmally low in palliative care, which is not yet integrated into the health care system of the country. Discuss what should be done to address India’s low ranking. (200 Words) Livemint
Topic: Social empowerment, communalism, regionalism & secularism. 2) “Dalit politics cannot move forward unless it is willing to articulate the material aspirations of the dispossessed. Similarly, Left politics has no future unless it recognises that annihilation of caste is vital for any progressive politics.” Critically discuss. (200 Words) The Hindu
Topic: Poverty and developmental issues; Urbanization – problems and remedies 1) How would climate change affect urban poor? What needs to be done to save urban poor from wrath of climate change? Discuss. (200 Words) Livemint
